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Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative's crops are grown sustainably on small family farms by over 100 cooperative member farmers.

Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative's crops are grown sustainably on small family farms by over 100 cooperative member farmers.

Farm Link Hawai‘i, Inc. is an online marketplace based in Waialua, Hawaii, that connects local farmers with buyers, including grocers, restaurants, caterers, and other food service businesses. Established in 2015, the platform facilitates the ordering, pick-up, and delivery of a variety of products, such as fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on local produce, Farm Link Hawai‘i aims to support local agriculture and ensure that fresh food reaches consumers efficiently.

Smart Yields Inc. is focused on enhancing agricultural practices through its mobile and desktop application, which provides farmers with real-time monitoring of environmental conditions using integrated sensors. Founded in 2015 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company's platform enables farmers to analyze and predict farm health, delivering alerts for significant changes in conditions related to water, air, and soil. By connecting farmers and agricultural researchers through crowd-sourced data, Smart Yields facilitates improved productivity and revenue. The platform supports automated farm operations and digital record-keeping, offering insights that help farmers optimize inputs and reduce waste. With a commitment to advancing agricultural technology, Smart Yields aims to empower farmers and contribute to the broader goal of increasing food production sustainably.

Shifted Energy, Inc. specializes in software solutions and controllers that enhance electric water heaters, transforming them into valuable demand response resources. Founded in 2014 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company offers products like Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller. These solutions allow utilities to stabilize the electricity grid while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. The technology enables electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy, optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy's offerings include features such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automatic powerdown for unoccupied units, thereby providing fast demand response and additional value for users. The company's platform also supports other devices like pool pumps and EV charging stations, promoting cost-effective deployment and improving the overall user experience.

FlyWire their technology that allows organizations to optimize the payment for customers from invoicing to payment reconciliation.

In2lytics LLC is a data analytics company that specializes in developing software solutions for data-intensive planning and forecasting in the electric grid sector globally. Established in 2016 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, In2lytics offers a comprehensive software platform that integrates various data sources, including SCADA, AMI, and renewable energy datasets, to deliver valuable insights into grid operations. The platform facilitates data ingestion, pre-processing, indexing, visualization, and real-time querying, empowering utility companies to enhance system availability while minimizing operational costs. Through its innovative approach, In2lytics enables clients to make informed, data-driven decisions, ultimately improving their planning and operational capabilities.

Go Electric Inc. is a green-technology company that specializes in developing innovative energy solutions for the customer side of the meter, serving facilities and utilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, with additional offices in Brooklyn and Honolulu, the company focuses on integrating renewable energy, advanced batteries, and generators to enhance energy security, reduce costs, and improve grid stability. One of its key products, AutoLYNC, is a microgrid and uninterruptible power system that efficiently synchronizes and optimizes various AC and DC power sources, providing reliable electrical power at the correct frequency and voltage. Go Electric's solutions are utilized in diverse applications, including government, military, and electric utility sectors, particularly in New York City, thereby contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

Shifted Energy, Inc. specializes in software solutions and controllers that enhance electric water heaters, transforming them into valuable demand response resources. Founded in 2014 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company offers products like Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller. These solutions allow utilities to stabilize the electricity grid while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. The technology enables electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy, optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy's offerings include features such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automatic powerdown for unoccupied units, thereby providing fast demand response and additional value for users. The company's platform also supports other devices like pool pumps and EV charging stations, promoting cost-effective deployment and improving the overall user experience.

Kunoa Cattle Company, LLC, established in 2014 and based in Kilauea, Hawaii, is dedicated to sustainable food production that honors the state’s natural and cultural resources. The company manages around 2,000 cattle across extensive pasture lands on Kauai and Oahu. Kunoa emphasizes responsible farming practices, utilizing local forages and holistic grazing techniques to produce quality-oriented, pasture-raised beef. In addition to cattle management, Kunoa operates a USDA-inspected livestock processing facility, acquired in 2016, which enhances its capacity to provide fresh and healthy beef products. Through its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable practices, Kunoa Cattle Company aims to lead in responsible food production that benefits both consumers and the environment.